Easy Chili Lime Baked Salmon with Mango Salsa
Servings: 2
This Chili Lime Baked Salmon is bursting with bold flavors and topped with a delectable mango salsa! An easy 30 minute meal anytime.
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Ingredients
- 2 salmon filets
- juice of one lime
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic poweder
- ground pepper
For the mango salsa
- 1 mango, diced
- juice of half a lime
- pinch salt
- pinch chili flakes
- 2 tbsp chopped red onion
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place salmon filets skin side down onto the baking sheet.
- In a small bowl whisk together the juice of one lime, cumin, honey, salt, olive oil, chili powder, garlic powder and a pinch of ground pepper until well combined. Save 1 tbsp of the sauce and set aside
- Brush or drizzle the chili lime mixture over the salmon to coat it.
- Once the oven is preheated, bake salmon until it easily flakes with a fork and an instant read thermometer inserted into the salmon reads 140-145, about 12-18 minutes (cook times will vary depending on thickness of the salmon).
- While the salmon is cooking, make the mango salsa by adding all of the ingredients to a medium bowl and stir. Set aside until the salmon is ready.
- Once the salmon is done to your desired temperature, drizzle the remaining chili lime sauce over the salmon and serve with extra lime wedges and your favorite sides.
Notes
- If you prefer to grill the salmon, heat the grill to 350-375F and make sure to oil the grill well so the salmon doesn't stick (I like to use avocado oil as it has a higher smoke point). Brush both pieces of salmon to coat well with the sauce (save the rest). Grill for about 5-7 minutes on the first side, brush with more of the sauce and then grill 3-5 minutes more on the second side or until cooked through to your desired temperature. Finish the salmon with leftover sauce and top with the mango salsa.
- The mango salsa is optional but it adds a burst of fresh flavour! Alternatively, you could replace the mango with 1-2 avocados and make a delicious avocado salsa to top the salmon instead.
- How can I tell if my salmon is cooked? If you don't have a thermometer the easiest way to tell if your salmon is finished cooking is to press down gently on the top of the thickest part of your salmon filet with a fork; the salmon should flake easily meaning it should separate easily. If you have a thermometer, measure in the thickest part of the salmon. You're looking for 125-130 degrees F for medium cooked salmon and to ensure full safety most seafood should be cooked to 145F.
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